Subasta Bidspirit | Mariano Bertuchi (1884-1955)

Mariano Bertuchi (1884-1955) - Ingrid Bergman and GI Survivors, 1950. Attributed to Mariano Bertuchi (1884–1955) | Spain “Ingrid Bergman and GI Survivors”, 1950 Watercolor on paper Double-sided sheet. The front features a lively watercolor portrait of actress Ingrid Bergman, mid-laughter, with the handwritten caption “Ingrid Bergman enjoyed a big laugh”, accompanied by a pencil study of a child. The reverse presents a poignant pencil drawing of American GIs, captioned: “These GI’s who escaped Red massacres, are flown to rear homes.” The work juxtaposes glamour and historical trauma with remarkable sensitivity. Dimensions: Artwork: 14.8 × 21 cm | 5.8 × 8.3 in Provenance: Private collection, Marbella. Acquired by the current owner at a Spanish auction around 10 years ago. Condition: Very good condition overall. Minor age-related toning and edge wear consistent with the period. The sheet remains structurally sound and both recto and verso are clearly legible and visually impactful. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. Coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. Estimated delivery: Within the EU: 3–7 days | Outside the EU: Approx. 2–4 weeks (destination-dependent). -- Glamour and Aftermath in a Single Glance This exceptional sheet attributed to Mariano Bertuchi juxtaposes the luminous charm of Ingrid Bergman with the sobering reality of postwar survival. Rendered in watercolor and pencil, the artwork captures two worlds—cinema and conflict—on either side of the page. A Rare Narrative Duality Few drawings convey such emotional range in so compact a format. The joyful spontaneity of the actress contrasts with the quiet gravity of the returning soldiers, creating a powerful diptych of human experience. It is a work that reveals the artist’s documentary instinct and his empathetic eye for both the famous and the forgotten.